96 spec Integra Type R

With regret, the time has come to move on from the Integra Type R.

After 4 years of ownership I feel i have had my fill of Vtec for just now and it's time to move on and try something else.

Let me start by saying this has been the best car I have owned. I can say that with complete honesty and with a smile on my face and great memories to prove. The car has seen me cut my teeth at track days and also in the Scottish Hillclimb Championship last season, where it came 2nd in every event I entered bar one, where it finished 3rd.

I have kept this car as well as i kept my previous cars, and the car returned the favour with great reliability and trouble free driving. It has been my daily driver for the full 4 years of ownership and has covered roughly 30000 miles since being imported in 2008. I am the only UK owner.

The car has no service history, other than what can be seen in my personal thread on ITR-DC2.com, where I have been a member for 4 years, also.

I didn't list every oil and filter change on there but realistically it got an oil and filter change twice a year, and more often in 2009/2010 when I used it on track.

The details of the car and its modifications are as follows -

Car basic info

1997 P Reg

96 Spec Integra DC2 Type R

135000km on the clock - 85000 miles or there abouts.

MOT until Sept 2012

Tax until end of July 2012

Still clocks up KM and reads speed in KMPH

Black Recaro interior (usual bolster wear on drivers sear)

96 spec Momo wheel in good condition

Double din CD/Minidisc player from Japan

TRS Harness on drivers side

Parcel shelf

Suspension

Eibach Pro-kit on OEM dampers (fitted 14/03/12 on 54k miles dampers)

Cyberspeeds front camber arms

Buddyclub rear camber arms

Cyberspeeds toe arms

Fully rebushed using SuperFlex poly bushes in summer 2010

QH pattern RTA bushes fitted summer 2010

Function 7 rear LCA's

Genuine rear BEAKS bar

New rear arb links (fitted 14/03/12)

New TRE's due to go on next week when alignment is done

Wheels and Tyres

Original 96 spec alloys (Powdercoated RAL9010 in 2010)

Michelin Pilot Exalto 2 tyres (Fronts 4-5mm, rears 6mm)

Brakes

98 Spec front callipers

Hawk HP+ Front pads (4mm left on pads)

Brembo blank front discs in great condition

OEM rear 96 spec callipers (replacement calliper fitted last MOT)

Genuine Honda rear discs (Need replacing soon)

EBC Redstuff rear pads (good condition on last inspection)

Goodridge braided brake lines front and rear

Motul RBF 600 fluid

Engine/exhaust

Standard Engine

Petronas 5w/40 engine oil

Fuel filter, spark plugs, dizzy cap, air filter all changed in my ownership at least once.

Energy Poly inserts

DC Sports Ceramic coated exhaust manifold (slight dents on bottom)

Original cat, b-pipe and backbox

Gearbox

Spoon Gearset comprising of longer 1st and 2nd gear, with shorter ratio 3rd, 4th and 5th. 4th gear is an mFactory straight cut gear (only replacement available to previous owner during a rebuild)

Gearbox was rebuilt in late 2010 by Clark Motorsport at the cost of £950. When i purchased it the main shaft bearing had collapsed due to too much in float i believe, causing terrible damage to the 5th/reverse synchro hub. I have receipts for all work and parts changed.

Since the rebuild it has been fantastic.

KAAZ 1.5 plated diff

Exedy Stage 1 clutch fitted early 2010

KAAZ gear oil used

mFactory shifter bushes

Other info

Air Con removed

Front bumper, splitter, wing mirrors and rear bumper all re-sprayed in last 2 years

Bad points

All cars have their bad points and i'll try and be as meticulous as possible here.

Slight surface rust on both rear arches. No bubbling but slight rust staining.

Surface rust on a small area of the drivers door

Rocker cover starting to peel slightly

Windscreen plastic trim slightly shabby

Wiper arms need a paint (I've done this 2-3 times since buying the car so will easily do it again)

Typical Integra in cabin vibrations and some rattles from the trim

Wheel Centre caps could do with a repaint (again, these have been done in my ownership and will probably do them in the next week anyway)

Some stone chips on front of bonnet

Splitter has a few scrapes on it

This car has to be seen and driven to appreciate. I believe it is a very good condition car for its age. I have looked at lots of newer cars recently and am shocked at the condition of the bodywork on them.

Test drives are welcome with relevant insurance, but I am happy to take people out in the car (some great little roads 2 minutes from my house!)

Price£5,000 ono

I believe this to be top dollar for this car, but I think the condition and spec deserves top dollar. I am negotiable on price and welcome hagglers, as i am one myself!

I have numerous spares I can negotiate into the price including a Spoon N1 backbox, Rota Slipstream wheels with used 888's and a few other bits.

Car is located on the south side of Aberdeen. I work away quite a lot but when I am home I am free most of the time.

Thanks for looking,

Stuart